WHAT IS ALZHEIMER & DEMENTIA
Dr. Diler Acar, a seasoned neurologist, brought a wealth of knowledge from her thirty years in the field, particularly in dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, to the podcast. Dr. Acar began by explaining the basic concepts of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, clarifying that dementia is a broad term that encompasses various types of cognitive declines, with Alzheimer’s being the most common form affecting short-term memory initially, before impacting other cognitive domains.
She delved into the pathology of Alzheimer’s, discussing how it typically begins with amyloid protein accumulation, which…
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